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Questions to ask yourself at the end of the year

Wellness

25 Questions to ask yourself at the end of the year

The end of the year is symbolically the best time to take a moment to contemplate on what happened, good and bad, throughout the year

November 30, 2023 No Comments

How Antioxidants delay ageing

Beauty

Antioxidants: Your Skin’s Secret Weapon Against Aging.

A powerful ally in this battle against aging is antioxidants. But how do they work and which are the best ones?

September 7, 2023 No Comments

SPF Mistakes

10 Sunscreen Mistakes You’re Making Without Even Knowing!

August 18, 2023

Korean Sunscreen

Is Korean Sunscreen Better?

March 26, 2023

Floatation therapy

Floatation Therapy

March 22, 2023

Must Reads

The Ordinary Glucoside Foaming Cleanser

Is The Ordinary’s Glucoside Foaming Cleanser the Next Must-Have in Your Skincare Routine? An Honest Review

March 10, 2023

Skincare routine for spring

Changing up your Skincare routine for Spring – 5 easy tips!

April 4, 2021

The Best of The Ordinary

The Top 7 The Ordinary products I can’t live without!

June 6, 2019

My obsession with The Ordinary. What I love and hate about it. www.awelltravelledbeauty.com

My Obsession with The Ordinary Skincare

March 24, 2018

skincare 101

How Antioxidants delay ageing

Antioxidants: Your Skin’s Secret Weapon Against Aging.

September 7, 2023

SPF Mistakes

10 Sunscreen Mistakes You’re Making Without Even Knowing!

August 18, 2023

Skincare resolutions

Skincare Resolutions to make in 2023

January 1, 2023

How to use The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution

Beauty Hero: The Ordinary Peeling Solution

November 10, 2019

Niacinamide

Beauty Hero: Niacinamide

August 14, 2019

Getting Botox - My experience www.awelltravelledbeauty.com

Getting Botox – My Experience and an Unexpected Benefit

August 30, 2018

Beauty Heroes

How to use The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution

Beauty Hero: The Ordinary Peeling Solution

November 10, 2019 7 Comments

Niacinamide

Beauty Hero: Niacinamide

August 14, 2019 3 Comments

Beauty Hero - Why i'm loving the Cleanse Off Mitt

Beauty Hero – Cleanse Off Mitt

September 16, 2018 4 Comments

Wellness Travel

Banteay Srey Project, a unique wellness experience in Cambodia

February 12, 2019

I am delighted to introduce my first guest post, The wonderful Louise of everylittlebreaze is making me very jealous with her current travel tales

Surviving a Juice detox

Longevity 3 Day Juice Detox

July 6, 2018

Can a wine and pizza addict survive a juice detox? I’ve always wanted to

Monasteries and Spas – A roadtrip around Northern and Central Spain

April 10, 2018

At the end of February 2018, I was invited to check out Castilla Termals’ stunning

Rogaska Slatina, Slovenia

Rogaska Slatina, Spa Resort, Slovenia

January 6, 2018

Rogaska Slatina, a synonym for health in Slovenia I won’t lie the reason I

Explore and travel the world

Irelands Best Drive

Best scenic drives in Ireland: A roadtrip around County Clare

June 20, 2019

Taking the Waters. A guide to Budapests Thermal Baths

“Taking the waters” A Guide to Budapests’ Thermal Baths

January 14, 2019

Kayaking the Ponta da Piede

Kayaking the Ponta da Piedade

May 20, 2018

Kenya

Volunteering in Kenya Part 2

March 8, 2018

spa and wellness holidays www.awelltravelledbeauty.com

Spa and Wellness Holidays with Fleewinter

February 28, 2018

Sustainable BEAUTY

Sustainable Beauty. Beauty that doesn't cost the earth www.awelltravelledbeauty.com

Sustainable beauty brands that give back to the planet.

Beauty that doesn't cost the earth, Ways To Make Your Beauty Routine More Sustainable.

3 Ways To Make Your Beauty Routine More Sustainable

Beauty

7 ways to turn your shower into a relaxing spa experience

Wellness Tips

The Benefits of Dry Body Brushing www.awelltravelledbeauty.com

Body Brushing! Everything you need to know.

10 Free Mental Health Apps to Support your Well-Being

10 Free Mental Health Apps to Support your Well-Being

10 tips for Workplace Wellness www.awelltravelledbeauty.com

Workplace Wellness

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Weird… my original caption disappeared… anyway

Weird… my original caption disappeared… anyway #bathroomselfie with @sculptedbyaimee lip duo in ruby rouge

As temperatures fall and the air gets drier, your

As temperatures fall and the air gets drier, your skin pays the price. In frigid conditions the skin is less able to protect itself, this can lead to cracks in the outer layer of skin, loss of hydration, and ultimately, inflammation.
The biggest focus of your winter skin-care routine should be preserving moisture in skin to prevent dryness.
1. Swap your foam cleanser for a cream, balm or oil based one.
Foam cleansers tend to be more drying on the skin. As a rule of thumb, if your skin feels tight after washing it is likely that the cleanser you are using has disrupted your skin barrier. Skin should feel calm and hydrated after washing.
2. Change your moisturiser.
Nourishing nourishing ceramides and glycerin protect the skin by trapping moisture inside. I haven’t tried it yet but the @skinrocks the rich moisturiser looks perfect for protecting winter skin.
3. Face oils extends the work of your moisturizer by locking the moisture in. It seals in the nourishing ingredients of your moisturizer, making your skin stay hydrated for longer. It’s particularly important to lock in moisture during your nighttime routine as your skin naturally loses moisture during the night.
Do you have any tips for keeping skin hydrated and healthy during winter? Keep an eye out for more tips coming soon.
#healthyskin, #hydratedskin, #happyhealthyhydratedskin, #happyskin, #winterskin, #dryskintips, #facialoils, #skincaretipsandtricks, #skincarereels,

A while ago I was having numerous hormonal breakou

A while ago I was having numerous hormonal breakouts around my chin. While I got those sorted I was left with lots of post acne marks that wouldn't go.
I would always reach for Niacinamide and Azelaic acid to help with redness and healing.
This time I added a new product from The Ordinary, The Aloe 2% + NAG 2% Solution. And it's made a big difference to the speed of healing.
If you suffer from breakouts this might be a good addition to your routine.
#theordinary #theordinaryskincare #theordinaryazelaicacid, #theordinaryaddict, #niacinamide, #theordinaryaloenag, #postacne, #skinhealing, #skinjourney #irritatedskin,#theordinary #theordinaryskincare #skincare #deciem #slowvember #skincare #deciem #slowvember

To prevent premature aging, it’s important to av

To prevent premature aging, it’s important to avoid culprits responsible for the reduced structural integrity of our skin. Some causes are more obvious—like spending too much time in the sun without proper protection—while others are much more sneaky.
Eating too much sugar
Can lead to a process called glycation, where sugar molecules bind to proteins like collagen and elastin, causing them to become less flexible and more prone to wrinkles and sagging. Additionally, high sugar intake can contribute to inflammation and oxidative stress, both of which are known to accelerate skin aging.
Air Pollution.
Pollutants can easily pass through the skin and cause many issues from inflammation, including pigmentation, redness and destroy collagen
Excessive Exfoliation
This is one area where too much of a good thing can start to backfire. Excessive exfoliation—greater than once weekly or biweekly—can lead to microtears in the skin and a damaged skin barrier.
Your Mental Health
Studies have shown that being depressed and sad may possibly accelerate the aging process at the molecular level by influencing cellular aging. Further, repeated expressions associated with being sad, angry, stressed, or depressed can start to become “imprinted” into the skin.
Extreme Dieting And Rapid Weight Loss
Rapid loss of volume can lead to premature aging by ‘deflating’ our face and body leading to decreased collagen and elasticity and skin laxity.
Damaging your skins barrier
This allows moisture to escape more easily, leading to dryness and unable to protect against environmental stressors, which can accelerate the aging process.
Lack of Sleep
Chronic poor sleep accelerates internal aging, affecting skin cells and impeding vital processes like skin cell turnover and collagen production.
Stress
The release of stress hormones like cortisol, can lead to increased inflammation, collagen breakdown, and a reduction in the skin’s ability to repair itself, contributing to premature aging signs such as wrinkles and dullness
Not Applying Moisturizer
Hydrated skin helps protect the skin barrier and provide comfort while also helping you look more youthful.

Have you picked up this bargain yet? @NIOD have 50

Have you picked up this bargain yet? @NIOD have 50% off their incredible COPPER AMINO ISOLATE SERUM 3 1:1 (CAIS3) but only for a few more days or until it sells out. Their other fabulous copper peptide potion has already sold out twice!
PLUS they are including the Multi‑Peptide Eye Serum with every purchase! Just use code SLOWMPES.
I never recommend buying skincare you don’t need just becuase it’s on offer but ALL skins will benefit from this product.
https://tidd.ly/49XbhJs (af)
#NIOD, #theordinary, #theordinaryskincare, #theordinarserum, #copperpeptides, #skincaregamechanger, #pigmentation, #evenskintone, #finelines, #finelinesandwrinkles, #skinfluencer #skincarereels #menopausalskincare #winterskincare #autumnskincare #40plusskincare #skincaretextures #skinsta #over40skincare #reelsskincare #agewithoutapology #wellageing .
#skincarebeforeandafter #skincareroutine #skincare #menopausalskintips #hydratedskin #beautyisforeveryone

What is skin cell turnover? Skin cell turnover is

What is skin cell turnover?
Skin cell turnover is the biological process of replacing existing dead skin cells with new, younger cells.
Our skin cells are constantly renewing and regenerating themselves. This process of self-renewal is much faster when we’re younger – in our twenties, it happens roughly every 30 days – but as we age, the process becomes slower.
How does skin cell turnover impact skin ageing?
Like many biological processes, as we celebrate more birthdays, our skin cell turnover becomes less efficient. And it’s one of the contributing factors in our skin losing that firm, plumped-up look.
Skin that is regenerating efficiently looks more youthful, as the outer layer of the skin is more toned and even, enabling it to reflect light to produce a youthful glow.
As we age, the sluggish pace of regeneration can make our skin appear dull.
This reduction in effective skin cell turnover often happens alongside a process called senescence – one of the key markers of ageing. ‘Senescence is a cell state in which cells stop dividing and develop unique characteristics.
Follow to find out how to slow this senescence!
#skincarebasics #skincarethatworks #skincareadvice #greatskin #healthyskin, #glowingskintips,

Im a HUGE fan of @theinkeylist and there is 25% of

Im a HUGE fan of @theinkeylist and there is 25% off right now! These are my top picks (I tried to pick only 5 but couldn’t…)
What’s your favourite?
#theinkeylist, #affordableskincare, #affordableskincareproducts, #affordableskincarethatworks, #skincarebasics #skincarethatworks #skincareadvice #greatskin
#pigmentation #hyperpigmentation #treatmentserum
#skinpigmentation #healthyskin,

Is rubbing your eyes the cause of your dark circle

Is rubbing your eyes the cause of your dark circles?
Rubbing the eyes can result in damage to the blood vessels under the skin’s surface. This may cause the vessels to break and bleed. When the blood accumulates in this area, you will notice the skin getting darker in colour.
The good news is this is not a permanent problem, but can reoccur with regular episodes of eye rubbing.
Other issues constant rubbing can cause include;
Fine lines and wrinkles: There is some thought that the rubbing can damage the collagen bonds but this hasn’t be proven however constant rubbing can lead to the skin becoming irritated and damaged which current and future fine line and wrinkles worse.
Increased Risk of Infection: Our hands are full of bacteria. Each time you rub your eyes, you are potentially exposing your eyes to these bacteria or viruses.
Damage to your Cornea: The physical trauma induced by the eye rubbing resulting in damage to the cornea’s collagen fibres. This can result in an irregularity in the shape and contour of the cornea and a thinned area that bulges outward.
I’m at THE WORST for rubbing my eyes. I have always had itchy eyes from a young age due to allergies and I’m now pretty sure it’s one of the causes of my dark circles. But the past 6 months has been the worse it’s ever been. Because I have been so tired ( having a baby will do that) I have been rubbing my eyes so much and it has cause so much irritation to the skin around them.
I’ll be sharing a post all about what I use to keep the sensitive skin under control so keep an eye out for that.
Tired eyes| dark circles | dark under eyes| under eye dark circles| dark under eyes | Ageing well | anti ageing | anti ageing tips | well ageing | rejuvenate your under eye | causes of dark circles |
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